Overview
Established in 1989, the Western Sydney University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Penrith (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), New South Wales. This institution also has branch campuses in Bankstown, Nirimba, Campbelltown, Hawkesbury, Liverpool City, Parramatta South, Parramatta City, Penrith, Sydney City, Sydney Olympic Park and Westmead. Officially recognized by the Department of Education and Training of Australia, Western Sydney University (WSU) is a very large sized (uniRank enrollment range: 35,000-39,999 students) coeducational Australian higher education institution. Western Sydney University (WSU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 36-year-old Australian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. WSU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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public
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non-profit
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very large sized
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University Identity
| Name | Western Sydney University |
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| Acronym | WSU |
| Founded | 1989 |
| Motto | Unlimited. |
| Colours | Maroon and white |
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University Location
| Address | Locked Bag 1797 Penrith 2751 New South Wales Australia |
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(0)2 9852 5222 |
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(0)2 9685 9316 |
| Other locations | Bankstown, Nirimba, Campbelltown, Hawkesbury, Liverpool City, Parramatta South, Parramatta City, Penrith, Sydney City, Sydney Olympic Park and Westmead |
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Social Media
Introduction
Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.
Social Media
uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics for some of Western Sydney University's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and as an additional selection tool for potential applicants.
Western Sydney University's Facebook page review
Western Sydney University's X page review
Western Sydney University's Youtube page review
Western Sydney University's Instagram page review
Western Sydney University's official LinkedIn profile
Western Sydney University's official TikTok channel